Hyundai Inster vs MG MG4 Urban

The Hyundai Inster starts from $39,000 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 Urban opens at $31,990. That makes the MG MG4 Urban the more affordable entry point by $7,010.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $42,900 and $35,189 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The MG MG4 Urban holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Hyundai Inster.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG MG4 Urban packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai Inster.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai Inster misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Inster stands out with Apple CarPlay and V2L that you will not find on the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Inster gets cloth upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers cloth/leatherette.

The Hyundai Inster uses a Electric producing 74kW and 147Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.6 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban responds with a Electric making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a single speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 74kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 Urban is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 42kWh (Hyundai Inster) vs 42.8kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 327km and 325km. DC fast charging peaks at 73kW (Hyundai Inster) vs 82kW (MG MG4 Urban).

The Hyundai Inster measures 3,825mm long on a 2,580mm wheelbase, 570mm shorter than the MG MG4 Urban at 4,395mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 280L in the Hyundai Inster and 577L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 297L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Inster) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.